Background The rising burden of childhood obesity is a major public health concern,
particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where most health systems are weak and least …

Background Many low-and middle-income countries are undergoing a nutrition transition
associated with rapid social and economic transitions. We explore the coexistence of over …

Given the alarming prevalence of obesity worldwide and the need for interventions to halt
the growing epidemic, more evidence on the role and impact of transport interventions for …

Background Substantial evidence indicates that children's physical fitness levels are
markers of their lifestyles and their cardio-metabolic health profile and are predictors of the …

Introduction Understanding the context where adolescents' physical activity (PA) takes place
could impact a more targeted approach to implement PA promotion and interventions in …

Abstract Background Developing countries, including Ethiopia are experiencing a double
burden of malnutrition. There is limited information about prevalence of overweight/obesity …

Background: Obesity and nutrition-related non-communicable diseases (NR-NCDs) are
increasing throughout Africa, driven by urbanisation and changing food environments …

Unhealthy diet and physical inactivity are among the key modifiable risk factors for non-
communicable diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Although such …

Background High levels of sedentary behaviours have been independently associated with
several negative health indicators, including obesity. Screen time (ST) is often used as a …

Background There is limited data on risk factors associated with childhood overweight and
obesity in Ghanaian school children. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the …